Most Amana washer repairs in St. Charles involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Amana and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Amana. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Amana washers and other brands.
Who Works on Amana Washers Near St. Charles
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of St. Charles. 5 list an address in St. Charles, and the rest are spread across Elgin (8), Naperville (5), and Aurora (5). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is Todd's Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. No company within 90 miles of St. Charles mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Charles. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.6, 2.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
Closest matches for St. Charles: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Low Cost Appliance Repair LLC (5.3 miles away, based in West Chicago, 4.2 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SMD Brothers Appliance Repair & Services (9.4 miles away, based in Elgin, 5.0 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Elgin, 4.4 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know which Amana washer you have before you call. Amana makes top-load agitator models, and the technician will ask.
Amana Washer Lines and Features
What Makes Amana Washer Repairs Different
A lid or door switch lets the washer run only when the lid is fully closed, so a bad switch can keep the washer from draining or spinning. Source: Amana - Washer Not Draining or Spinning? Troubleshooting Guide
What Amana Says to Check First
- Washer odor. For front loaders, Amana says to clean and dry the door seal, take wet clothes out promptly, avoid overloading, and leave the door open between loads. Source: Amana - Cleaning a Front Load Washer Door Seal
- Too many suds. Amana says to use only HE detergent in the amount the detergent maker recommends for the load. Source: Amana - HE Detergent use in a Washer
Amana Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F5 E2 | Front load: the door isn't locking properly. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| lid | Top load: the lid is open, and if it stays open for more than 10 minutes the cycle resets and drains. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers |
| rL / F34 | Front load: items were left in the drum during the Clean Washer cycle. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
When to Call for Amana Washer Repair
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Keeping a Amana Washer Running
- Use only HE detergent, dosed for the load size and soil level, because too much causes oversudsing, longer cycles and poor rinsing. Source: Amana - HE Detergent use in a Washer
- Run the Clean Washer cycle with a washer cleaning tablet about once a month to clear detergent and softener residue. Source: Amana - HE Detergent use in a Washer
Budgeting for a Amana Washer Repair
A Amana washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- How old the washer is
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Around St. Charles
Most washer calls in St. Charles come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near St. Charles
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: St. Charles, IL
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Why does my front-load washer smell?
What should I do about a Amana error code?
Should I repair or replace my Amana washer?
Other Washer Repair in St. Charles
Amana Washer Repair Near St. Charles
Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Amana repair.